Posted on: Monday, April 25, 2005

Community Calendar

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TOMORROW

NISEI PAN AMERICAN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS 50th anniversary luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; former Pan American World Airways Nisei flight attendants hired between 1955-1972 to provide Asian languages on board are encouraged to attend; call S. Carroll at 398-7112 for details.

HINA MAUKA FAMILY PROGRAM providing support for friends and family of alcohol and drug abusers 6-7:30 p.m., Church of the Holy Nativity, Glantz Hall; free. 236-2600.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Pearl City No. 21, 6:30 p.m., Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Hawai'i Kai No. 1, 7 p.m., Haha'ione Elementary School, 595 Pepe'ekeo St.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Ala Moana/Kaka'ako No. 11, 7 p.m., Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, North Shore No. 27., 7 p.m., Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park, 66-167 Hale'iwa Road.

DEEP IMPACT, Hawaii Space Lecture Series presentation by Dr. Karen Meech of the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy, 7:30 p.m., NASA Pacific Regional Planetary Data Center, UH-Manoa, Pacific Ocean Science and Technology Building, Room 544, 1680 East-West Road; free. 956-3132.

WEDNESDAY

WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING, free public information session sponsored by Hawai'i State Judiciary, noon-1 p.m., Supreme Court conference room, 217 S. King St.; attorney Patricia Lee, co-author of "Hawai'i Wills & Trusts Sourcebook," will conduct the session; bring a lunch. 539-4909.

NEWSPAPERS AND DEMOCRACY IN JAPAN TODAY, Shunichi Takekawa will discuss how important newspapers are to democracy, 5 p.m., Kapi'olani Community College, 'Olona 201; free; public invited.

WINDWARD SELF-HELP GROUP for people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish community office building, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. 532-0811.

KUPUNA CONNECTIONS televised talk about issues of interest to senior citizens and their families, 7:30 p.m., 'Olelo, Channel 52; this week's topic: long-term-care insurance. 368-6747.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meets 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 833-7538.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Mililani/Waipi'o/Helemanu No. 25, 7:30 p.m. Mililani Recreation Center III, 95-281 Kaloapau St.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale No. 34, 7 p.m., Kapolei High School cafetorium, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway.

THURSDAY

ROTARY CLUB OF KAPOLEI breakfast meeting 7 a.m., Kapolei High School faculty lounge, next to the cafeteria; featured guest, Gina Mangieri, president and owner of The Cole Academy; buffet breakfast $7 for guests. 479-0663.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meeting 6 to 7 p.m., American Cancer Society headquarters, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 455-8747.

WAI'ANAE WORKING GROUP meeting 6:30 p.m., Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center, regarding the Wai'anae Watershed Management Plan project. 536-6999, ext. 105.

BRINGING THE PLACE TO THE PEOPLE, educational programming from research vessels at sea, a free presentation by the Hanauma Bay Education Program and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecsystem Reserve, 6:30 p.m., Hanauma Bay Education Center Theater; free. 397-5840.

FRIDAY

HIJACKING HAWAI'I, handcuffing freedom of information, a talk by Bev Keever, University of Hawai'i journalism professor, 12:30 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, Room 105; free; public invited. 235-7338.

CRIBBAGE GAMES 6:30 p.m. every Friday, HonBLUE, 501 Sumner St., Suite 381; sponsored by The North Shore Peggers, a grassroots club of the American Cribbage Congress; all ages welcome. 261-4468., www.cribbage.org.

SATURDAY

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF HELP GROUP meets 10 to 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Saturdays monthly, St. John Church, Kailua Road; for people suffering from anxiety disorders. 382-4516.

SYMPOSIUM 2005, a presentation of undergraduate research and creative projects, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., East-West Center Hawaii Imin International Conference center; luncheon noon-1:30 p.m. to feature a talk by Dr. Neal Smatresk, vice chancellor of academic affairs, University of Hawai'i; performance by UH Dance Ensemble; poster viewing 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Keoni Auditorium, conference center; free.

FUNDRAISING SCHOLARSHIP LU'AU sponsored by the Associated Chinese University Women, noon, Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom; silent auction and boutique from 9 a.m., Hawaiian music and dance by Hula Halau Olana and fashion designs by Pineapple Moon; tickets $50 or $60. 988-6197.

UPCOMING

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Kai Towne Center; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3, Kapi'olani Community College; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 4, Brigham Young University-Hawai'i, Aloha Center; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5, Manoa Shopping Center; 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 7, Town Center of Mililani; donors must be 18 or older, 110 pounds or more, in good health with valid photo ID; call for an appointment. 845-9966.